Recycling news: 2022

Industry news United at sea: British and French fishermen put their differences aside to protect our oceans Fishermen across the Channel united to say no to destructive industrial fishing. They’re calling on our leaders to protect the oceans before it’s too late. Greenpeace UK · 9 May 2022 Council news Councillor Amir Ali Khan - Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Kingston upon Thames Council · 9 May 2022 Research & science Academic Pathology - ScienceDirect.com Sustainable Materials and Technologies (Elsevier) · 9 May 2022 Industry news Molson Group wins Masters of Waste 2022 A team of four from equipment dealer Molson Group has won the Masters of Waste 2022 golf tournament, held on 4 May, with a score of 108 points. The prestigious tournament, in its 11th year, was organised by letsrecycle.com at the Burhill Golf Club, Walton-on-Thames. Waste and recycling professionals from across the industry took part. … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022 Industry news ‘Two-tier’ producer responsibility risks ‘spiralling costs’ Packaging data specialist ecoveritas has warned of “potentially spiralling costs” to British businesses if reforms to the producer responsibility system are not implemented properly. The consultancy firm said in a report published today (9 May) that while it welcomes the government’s “largely pragmatic approach” to producer responsibility, it “urged caution” over costs. The report comes … Read … letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022 Global Waste-to-Energy and decarbonisation in the EU The certification of carbon removals by the European Commission is a positive first step in the successful implementation of carbon... ESWET (European Suppliers of Waste-to-Energy Technology) · 9 May 2022 Industry news How TFRG’s recycling facilities for mattresses recoup profit margins for customers via refurbishment service The UK mattress industry is predicted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 1.52% in the next 4 years, and many of these retailers are online. And with more mattresses in the market, it could... The Furniture Recycling Group · 9 May 2022 Industry news ‘Non-compliance’ sees Commissioner revoke skip firm’s licence The Traffic Commissioner has revoked a skip firm’s standard national goods vehicle operator licence following fears it was “in effect a front” for another business found to be non-compliant. The director of West Midlands-based CCS Waste Ltd (company number 13161267), Shaun McCarron, and former transport manager, Chris Staples, were also disqualified from holding an operator … Read More The post… letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022 Industry news Genomic time machine to understand sea sponge evolution Key to the health of coral reefs, scientists reveal that sea sponges are among the earliest animals to ever grace planet earth Open Access Government — Environment · 9 May 2022 Industry news Former Rally Champion to appear at WRA’s 21st anniversary celebrations Penny Mallory, former Rally Champion and the first and only woman in the world to drive a World Rally Car for Ford, will be the key note speaker at the WRA’s Summer meeting this year, helping the trade body to celebrate its 21st anniversary. The Wood Recyclers’ Association will be marking its 21st Anniversary this […] Wood Recyclers Association · 9 May 2022 Industry news ADBA says AD could save councils up to £1.8m Processing food waste at anaerobic digestion (AD) plants could save local authorities up to £1.8 million annually, according to the association representing the industry. The claim from the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) came in a briefing published last week, which looked at the impact of sending food waste to landfill or incineration and … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022 Industry news Berry plastic sacks certified for recycled content Berry Global says its refuse sacks business in Heanor, Derbyshire, has become the “first plastic packaging manufacturer in the UK” to receive RecyClass recycled content certification. And, the packaging manufacturer has also announced that its range of Berry Superfos Beverage Systems vending cups are to be made solely from polypropylene (PP), meaning “the cups can … Read More letsrecycle.com News · 9 May 2022 Industry news Submit your entry for the REA Future Game Changers Award REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) · 9 May 2022 Policy & government Research on the introduction of a plastic packaging tax This research aimed to understand how businesses handle plastic packaging as well as the potential impact of a new tax.   GOV.UK · 9 May 2022 Industry news Red Knight 6 Ltd brings crushing and screening partners to Hillhead THIS year’s Hillhead show will see Red Knight 6 (RK6) take their first stand, bringing their key partners to the show. Brands such as Komplet, CMB and Nordmann will be represented on the RK6 stand with a range of machines, ideal for the crushing and screening industry. Since the RK6 business was founded in 2015,... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 May 2022 Policy & government Mr C Stretton v Major Recruitment Ltd: 2413978/2020 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 May 2022 Industry news Senior Infrastructure Analyst – Ferrybridge Senior Infrastructure Analyst - Ferrybridge enfinium · 9 May 2022 Industry news Mattress recycling deal for Scotland’s largest bed retailer Scotland’s largest independent bed retailer, Archers Sleepcentre, has partnered with Hamilton Waste & Recycling to recycle all the used mattresses and beds from its customer take back scheme. When purchasing a new mattress, Archers’ customers have the opportunity to return their old mattress or bed for recycling. These are taken to one of the company’s... Skip & Waste Magazine · 9 May 2022 Council news Login - Cornwall Pension Fund - Cornwall Council Cornwall Council · 9 May 2022 Global Chemical recycling should not undermine the setting of a truly circular economy Promoters of chemical ‘recycling’ define these new technologies as an enabling factor for a circular plastic economy. However, many uncertainties remain and a growing number of questions are being raised – notably regarding the environmental and health impact of these processes and their outputs. We will only achieve a truly circular economy if we do not […] Zero Waste Europe · 9 May 2022 Industry news Cambodian biomass power plant on track to go online by July - Bioenergy Insight Magazine Bioenergy Insight · 9 May 2022 Policy & government Key requirements: Oregon OSHA's permanent rules for heat illness prevention - Oregon OSHA (.gov) Oregon DEQ · 9 May 2022 Global From growth to doughnut: towards a well-rounded EU economy What do rising burnout rates and scientists’ alarming reports on climate breakdown have in common? They both point to an economic system that pushes people and the planet beyond the boundaries they can cope with. The doughnut economy offers a sweeter deal than this broken system, writes Nick Meynen. The Doughnut Economy gets its name from the defining visual framework, which is shaped like a do… META (European Environmental Bureau) · 9 May 2022 Global Waste Trade Bites: Vietnam Waste Woes In our last Waste Trade Bites, we highlighted how OECD countries* continue to send plastic waste to non-OECD countries. This means that richer countries are sending their waste to poorer countries. This month, we look into the waste trade between the second richest region in the world (EU-UK) and one recipient country – Vietnam. While […] Break Free From Plastic · 9 May 2022 Policy & government Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (IETF) Phase 2: Spring 2022 (closed to applications) Phase 2 of the IETF provides grant funding for feasibility and engineering studies, and for the deployment of industrial energy efficiency and deep decarbonisation projects. GOV.UK · 8 May 2022 Council news Licensing Act 2003 - Premises Licence Register as at 14:57 on 6 July 2026 - Blackpool Council Blackpool Council · 8 May 2022 Industry news Scott Bros supports Teesside University research into carbon capture using ‘waste’ soil RECYCLING experts Scott Bros is collaborating with Teesside University as part of an innovative research project that uses artificial soil to capture carbon dioxide. Postgraduate researcher Mardin Abdalqadir is working alongside the Stockton-on-Tees based firm on his PhD which is investigating how to sequester carbon in soil developed from waste products. His doctorate hypothesises that... The … Skip & Waste Magazine · 8 May 2022 Industry news Membership - Confederation of Paper Industries Confederation of Paper Industries · 8 May 2022 Industry news Beautiful beach betrothal as Skip Chick says “I two…” LOVE is in the air at a family-run Norfolk skip hire business after a couple who met at the yard announced their engagement on 22/2/2022. Danny Walsh, 28, transport supervisor at Pips Skips, came up with a clever plan to get his girlfriend Alice Moore away from her desk in the accounts office so he... Skip & Waste Magazine · 8 May 2022 Industry news Bigger and better…Hillhead returns for its 40th year SHOWCASING some of the newest and best in quarrying, construction and recycling machinery, Hillhead, the biggest exhibition of its kind anywhere in the world, is finally back. The 2022 show, due to run 21 – 23 June, is a triumphant return to form as the expo show marks its 40th year, and promises to be... Skip & Waste Magazine · 7 May 2022 Industry news Polytag CEO recognised by Innovate UK In a significant acknowledgment on International Women’s Day, Polytag CEO Alice Rackley was honored with Innovate UK's Women in Innovation Award. This accolade, which includes a £50,000 funding boost and expert mentoring, recognises her pioneering work in advancing sustainable packaging solutions. Alice's vision for Polytag addresses the urgent need for accountability in the lifecycle of single… Polytag news · 6 May 2022 Industry news Shaping the future with emerging trends - Nestlé UK Nestle UK media · 6 May 2022 Industry news Packaging Innovations and Empack Announces New Features Publication/Website: Manufacturing & Engineering Magazine Click here to read the article OPRL (On-Pack Recycling Label) · 6 May 2022 Policy & government Decision for CCS Waste Ltd Written decision of the Traffic Commissioner for the West Midlands for CCS Waste Ltd GOV.UK · 6 May 2022 Industry news Just 10 brands account for half of Britain’s packaging litter, survey finds More than half (51%) of the UK’s branded packaging litter can be traced back to just ten companies, with Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and Heineken among the worst offenders. edie — Circular Economy tag · 6 May 2022 Industry news Celebrating Lucie Coutaz Today we’re celebrating the 123rd birthday of Lucie Coutaz, the co-founder of Emmaus. Born in Grenoble in 1899, Lucie battled five years of paralysis before recovering in Lourdes in 1921.... Emmaus UK · 6 May 2022 Industry news We’re recruiting! Repair Cafe Wales is growing! We're seeking an Operations Manager, a Project Co-Ordinator, and a Bookkeeper/Administrator to join our team. All roles are home working. To apply, please send your CV and a supporting statement to Phoebe Brown phoebe@repaircafewales.org by 5pm Friday 27th May Read more about the roles below: Operations Manager Location ... Repair Cafe Wales · 6 May 2022 Industry news ‘Bee bus stops’ with living roofs can improve city wildlife Bee bus stops are to become a new feature around UK cities, as they support wildlife and bees in city areas with their living roofs. Open Access Government — Environment · 6 May 2022 Industry news Sustainability is top of the shopping list for Lakeside The post Sustainability is top of the shopping list for Lakeside appeared first on Grundon . Grundon Waste Management · 6 May 2022 Policy & government Mr A Cannon v Re-Tek UK Ltd: 4112407/2021 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 6 May 2022